Tala Al-Rubaye

EDUCATION

College / University

Kadir Has University

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Country

Iraq

Lab Experience

PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, mating Drosophila melanogaster strains; rotary evaporator, Schlenk line, IR and UV-Vis spectrophotometers; purification via TLC, synthesized novel catalysts; computational modeling of bacterial colonization in C. elegans; in silico experimental simulations

Projects / Research

2024: Medical Systems Biology Project Student, “Monocolonization of Bacterial Strains in the C. elegans Gut Under Vitamin-B Limited Conditions”, University of Kiel, Germany
2023: Undergraduate Research Intern, "The techniques from synthetic, polymer, and supramolecular chemistry are employed to create meticulously structured organic materials and polymers", Synthetic Organic and Polymer Research Lab, Kadir Has University
2022 – 2024: Student Teaching Assistant, “Mutations in offspring of Drosophila melanogaster”, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Kadir Has University

Scholarships / Awards

2025 – 2026:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2025:	Valedictorian of the graduating Class of 2025 at Kadir Has University with a GPA of 3.99/4.00 (1st at the university, faculty and department)
2025:	Awarded Bachelor’s project for 2nd best Design Project in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
2024:	Erasmus+ Internship Mobility Grant for internship in Kiel, Germany
2022 – 2025:	KHAS High Honor Scholarship
2021:	65% Merit-Based Entrance Scholarship, Kadir Has University

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My primary scientific interests lie in the intersection of molecular biology, bioinformatics, and systems biology. I am particularly interested in the computational analysis of gene expression, especially in identifying and characterizing novel regulatory molecules. This interest was deepened during my bachelor’s thesis project, where I used R Studio to analyze lncRNA expression levels and uncover potential novel lncRNAs. I am passionate about integrating computational approaches with molecular biology to better understand gene regulation and its implications in health and disease. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD that focuses on transcriptomics, gene regulation, and systems-level analysis, with the aim of contributing to advances in precision medicine and functional genomics.